Healthy Food Guide by KarbCoach
Lance Cheddar Cheese Sandwich Crackers: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Lance cheddar cheese sandwich crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 38 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple snack, with two artificial dyes, several refined sweeteners, and multiple texture and flavor helpers. Cheddar and butter are doing real food work, but they share the label with a lot of behind-the-scenes ingredients. Treat it as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include synthetic colors yellow 5 and yellow 6, refined sweetener stack: maltodextrin, corn syrup, sugar, and vague natural flavor and blended vegetable oils. Simpler options: Choose crackers with fewer refined sweeteners and no synthetic colors; look for simpler flour, butter, and real cheese ingredient lists.
Food Integrity Score 38/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Synthetic colors Yellow 5 and Yellow 6
- Refined sweetener stack: maltodextrin, corn syrup, sugar
- Vague natural flavor and blended vegetable oils
Simpler options to consider
- Choose crackers with fewer refined sweeteners and no synthetic colors
- Look for simpler flour, butter, and real cheese ingredient lists
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Lance Cheddar Cheese Sandwich Crackers
- Brand
- Lance
- Category
- Snacks (source: Crackers & Biscotti)
- GTIN / UPC
00076410904573- Serving size
- 26 g (1 Pack)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Cheddar Cheese Sandwich Crackers
Lance
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 are synthetic color additives, plus corn maltodextrin, corn syrup, and sugar stack up quickly here.
Consider This
Palm and soybean/canola vegetable oils, enriched flour, and natural flavor point to a factory-formulated snack profile.
Good Substitutes
Try plain cheese with whole-grain crackers or baked crackers made with simple flour, butter, cheese, and salt.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple snack, with two artificial dyes, several refined sweeteners, and multiple texture and flavor helpers. Cheddar and butter are doing real food work, but they share the label with a lot of behind-the-scenes ingredients. Treat it as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Synthetic colors Yellow 5 and Yellow 6
- Refined sweetener stack: maltodextrin, corn syrup, sugar
- Vague natural flavor and blended vegetable oils
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Yellow 5 — Synthetic color additive
- Yellow 6 — Synthetic color additive
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
- Vegetable oils (palm, soybean and/or canola) — Refined oil blend
- Corn syrup — Refined sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Yellow 5 (8/10) — Synthetic color additive
- Yellow 6 (8/10) — Synthetic color additive
- Natural flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system
Better choice tips
- Choose crackers with fewer refined sweeteners and no synthetic colors.
- Look for simpler flour, butter, and real cheese ingredient lists.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OILS (PALM, SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA). WHEY, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SALT, CORN SYRUP, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LEAVENING (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE), NONFAT MILK, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 6, CITRIC ACID, YELLOW 5, NATURAL FLAVOR, BUTTER, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK, POTASSIUM SALT, COLORS (TURMERIC AND ANNATTO EXTRACTS), SOY LECITHIN, PEANUT OIL.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Yellow 6Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic color additive purely for appearance.
Additional note
Synthetic petroleum-derived color additive.
Family watchlist
Synthetic color additive
Yellow 5Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic color additive purely for appearance.
Additional note
Synthetic petroleum-derived color additive.
Family watchlist
Synthetic color additive
Natural flavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor blend hides exact components.
Additional note
Undisclosed flavor system with unspecified components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
Vegetable oils (palm, soybean and/or canola)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed and palm oil blends are common industrial fats.
Additional note
Blended refined vegetable oils; sourcing unspecified.
Family watchlist
Refined seed/palm oil blend
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Corn syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrup sweetener stacked with other sugars.
Additional note
Refined corn-derived syrup sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined corn syrup sweetener
Corn maltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Highly refined starch that adds sweetness and bulk with little nutrition.
Additional note
Refined corn starch hydrolysate used as filler and sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined corn starch derivative
Soy lecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Emulsifier used to manage texture and mixing.
Additional note
Soy-derived emulsifier.
Family watchlist
Soy-derived emulsifier
Peanut oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined oil adds to the fat profile.
Additional note
Refined vegetable oil.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added refined sugar appears alongside other sweeteners.
Additional note
Refined sucrose sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined added sugar
Whey protein concentrateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated protein fraction added for texture and binding.
Additional note
Concentrated dairy protein fraction.
Lactic acidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added acid used to shape flavor and preservation.
Additional note
Acidulant used for tang and pH control.
Enzyme modified cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor ingredient
What this is
Flavor ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Enzyme-modified cheese is a processed flavor concentrate.
Additional note
Enzyme-modified cheese used for concentrated cheese flavor.
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined flour base lacks the fiber of whole grains.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals.
WheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy ingredient
What this is
Dairy ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dairy-derived protein used for texture and binding.
Additional note
Dairy protein byproduct of cheesemaking.
Leavening (monocalcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Chemical leavening systems are common in baked crackers.
Additional note
Chemical leavening agents for lift.
Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common acidulant that adds tang and stability.
Additional note
Acidulant and preservative aid.
Potassium saltConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMineral saltAdditive
What this is
Mineral salt
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Salt substitute used to adjust sodium or flavor.
Additional note
Potassium-based salt substitute or additive.
Colors (turmeric and annatto extracts)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernColor additiveAdditive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Natural color extracts used for cheese-like appearance.
Additional note
Plant-derived color extracts.
SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning; contributes to sodium content.
Additional note
Basic seasoning salt.
Cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy ingredient with a simple base.
Additional note
Real cheddar made from milk, cultures, salt, and enzymes.
Nonfat milkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient
What this is
Dairy ingredient
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy base ingredient.
Additional note
Dried or liquid milk component.
ButterConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy fat ingredient.
Additional note
Dairy fat from cream.
ButtermilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient
What this is
Dairy ingredient
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy ingredient.
Additional note
Dairy liquid from butter production.
Food Integrity reflects ingredient list formulation only. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Lance Cheddar Cheese Sandwich Crackers highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Lance Cheddar Cheese Sandwich Crackers shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Lance Cheddar Cheese Sandwich Crackers: 2g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains real cheddar cheese and some dairy protein; Single-serve portion of 140 kcal.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Enriched refined flour with negligible fiber (0g); Palm, soybean, canola, and peanut oil blend; Artificial colors Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
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